Wedang Asem: Tamarind & Palm Sugar Herbal Drink (Vegan)

Method5 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a cooking pot, knead the tamarind pulp (200 g) with a little of the measured 2 l drinking water to form a smooth paste.

   Uses 200 g tamarind pulp · A little of the 2 l drinking water

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the granulated sugar (200 g), palm sugar (100 g), pinch of salt and all the remaining water from the measured 2 l.

   Uses smooth tamarind paste with initial water · 200 g granulated sugar · 100 g palm sugar · 1 pinch salt · Remainder of the measured 2 l drinking water

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat the ingredients over medium high heat, and once it boils, lower the heat to medium low. Boil for another 15 more minutes.

   Simmer tamarind drink · 15 minUses complete sweetened tamarind drink mixture

4. 4

   Step 4: Let the cooked drink cool enough to handle, then strain out the tamarind solids.

   Uses cooked tamarind drink

5. 5

   Step 5: Serve hot or cold. Add ice if serving cold, or a little extra hot drinking water if you prefer a milder warm drink.

   Uses strained sweet-sour tamarind drink · Ice cubes, to serve cold (optional; quantity unspecified) · Extra hot drinking water for dilution, if desired (quantity unspecified)